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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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These cheesecake bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, and a luscious chocolate coating, making them perfect for parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 full sheets, crushed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in diced strawberries gently to avoid breaking them down.
  5. Pour cheesecake batter over the baked crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Prepare the chocolate coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  8. Lift cheesecake out using parchment overhang and cut into about 12 bars. Dip each bar halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper to set.
  9. Refrigerate dipped bars for 30 minutes to let chocolate harden.
  10. Serve chilled or let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for a softer texture.

Notes

If strawberries release too much juice, pat dry before folding in. Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water to cut bars cleanly without cracking chocolate. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crumbs. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut-based sour cream. Melting chocolate with coconut oil thins it for smooth coating. Chill bars thoroughly before dipping in chocolate for best results.

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